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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.19, 175.54 and 122.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.19, 175.54 and 122.91 is: 169.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.19 : 175.54 = 122.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.19/175.54 = 122.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.19x = 175.54 × 122.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.19x = 21,576.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,576.37/127.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.64

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